Sales of premium rosé from Provence in the United States continue to grow at rates well ahead of the market. This is the result of several factors, including:

Provence rosé's recognized gold standard quality

American consumers' growing appreciation for Mediterranean-influenced cuisine and lifestyles

Rosé's versatility and food friendliness

The rise of younger, more adventurous wine consumers who understand that pink does not equal sweet

U.S. retail statistics

According to a January 2014 Nielsen report, U.S. retail sales of premium imported rosé wines (those priced at or above $12 a bottle) grew by 39% on volume and 48% on value in 2013. This is compared to growth rates of 1.2% on volume and 4.5% on value for the total table wine market.

In addition, the average price per bottle in this category increased by more than a dollar over the previous year, to $16.38. This, said Julie Peterson of the Provence Wine Council’s U.S. trade office, is a sign that “consumers are seeking out premium rosé, a segment in which Provence is the leader.”

Growth rates for imported rosés have been ahead of the market in the U.S. for at least nine years — as long as Nielsen has been tracking this as a separate segment at retail.

Provence export statistics

As the market grows, Provence rosé producers — the world's dry rosé specialists — are expanding their exports. For 10 consecutive years, exports of rosé wines from Provence to the United States have grown at double-digit rates.

From November 2012 to November 2013, Provence rosé exports climbed 40% on both volume and value, according to the French customs agency and the Provence Wine Council. This comes on the heels of a 41% rise in export volumes in 2012 and a 62% increase in 2011. This double-digit growth trend has been visible in the U.S. each year since 2003.

The trend appears to be global, with French customs also reporting a rise in Provence rosé volumes exported to countries such as Brazil and Russia.

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More than 125 Provence domaines are already active in the U.S., and others are looking to extend their reach to the American market. Are you…

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Contact

Please contact Carlene Hastings or Julie Peterson at the U.S. office of the CIVP/Provence Wine Council, a wine-producing and distribution collaborative: 202-499-4263 or trade@winesofprovence.com.